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James Wright 👨🏻
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👨🏻‍🚀 U.S. Air Force veteran 📍 Seattle 🏳️‍🌈
🎓 University of Denver alumnus (B.A., M.S.)
🏰 Disney cybersecurity technologist (CISSP...)
🎽 running | 🔭 astronomy | 📸 photography
⛓️ sudojames.com/about
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👋🏻 With all these new people--- I'm James, a U.S. Air Force veteran 👨🏻‍🚀 and cybersecurity professional 🔑 living in Seattle ☔️ with Disney 🏰.

👨🏻 I love running, astronomy, photography, sci-fi, and the latest tech.

⛓️ This (ISC)² CISSP interview has more background on me. 🔎
⤵️ www.isc2.org/Insights/202...
CISSPs from Around the Globe: An Interview with James Wright
James Wright is a cybersecurity technologist with The Walt Disney Company and is also a U.S. Air Force veteran.
www.isc2.org
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A team at the College of Engineering has developed an advanced surface acoustic wave phonon laser — a quantum device that uses tiny vibrations to process signals — which could help wireless devices, like your smartphone, become faster and more energy efficient.
https://bit.ly/49DqgJo
An earthquake on a chip: New tech generates tiny waves, could make smartphones smaller, faster
A team of engineers has developed a new device that works like a laser but, instead of light, generates incredibly small vibrations called surface acoustic
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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With the potential for impactful wintry weather on the rise for the end of the week for many of you, it's wise to ask: Are you prepared for a winter storm? If the forecast calls for winter weather in YOUR area, begin preparing NOW. Don’t wait until the last minute. weather.gov/safety/winter-before
January 20, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Did you get an unsolicited call from the Federal Reserve? Scammers will call posing as Federal Reserve officials claiming that your bank account was compromised and will ask for personal information to confirm your identity.
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Cybercriminals stole the sensitive information of 17.5 million Instagram accounts, including usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more.

This data is available for sale on the dark web and can be abused by cybercriminals.
January 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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NetBlocks says internet connectivity in Iran has fallen on multiple providers as protests hit 100+ cities; Cloudflare says IPv6 traffic has dropped sharply (Cody Combs/The National)

Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
January 8, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic after a two week chase. This is part of the larger U.S. campaign aimed at tankers going to and from Venezuela. n.pr/4q7k03v
U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela
U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic after a two week chase. This is part of the larger U.S. campaign aimed at tankers going to and from Venezuela.
n.pr
January 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Well worth the read.

Small-Time Crypto Investors Are Facing Violent Attacks
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
Crypto Thieves Move Offline to Terrorize Investors at Home
Rising prices and the irreversible nature of crypto transactions have led to a surge of brutal home invasions and kidnappings.
www.bloomberg.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Bad Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to ways to fix your internet this weekend zdnet.com/home-and-off... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social

Some easy ways to improve your #WiFi on the cheap.
Bad Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to ways to fix your internet this weekend
I spent a weekend tweaking my home network to improve my Wi-Fi speed and connectivity. Here's what worked.
zdnet.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Japan is embarking on its biggest military buildup in at least four decades as relations with China deteriorate
Japan Builds Up ‘Missile Archipelago’ Near Taiwan to Counter China
As relations with China continue to deteriorate, Japan is embarking on its biggest military buildup in at least four decades.
bloom.bg
December 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Serious Cryptography is the current default answer to “how do I learn cryptography engineering from a book?”
December 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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The US has issued a new NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) for the entire Venezuelan Flight Information Region, advising of a hazardous security environment amid worsening conditions and heightened military activity in and around Venezuela.
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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NEW: Google says the new wave of supply chain attacks by Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters impacted more than 200 companies' Salesforce-stored data.

Hackers said they breached CrowdStrike, Linkedin, Malwarebytes, Verizon etc.

Malwarebytes said is investigating. CrowdStrike said company is "not affected."
Google says hackers stole data from 200 companies following Gainsight breach | TechCrunch
Notorious hacking collective ShinyHunters takes credit for the breach that affected Salesforce customers’ data, and said it is planning another extortion campaign.
techcrunch.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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New, by me and @lorenzofb.bsky.social: CrowdStrike has confirmed it fired a "suspicious insider" who passed screenshots of company systems to a prolific hacking group — which then went on to post them publicly.
CrowdStrike fires 'suspicious insider' who passed information to hackers | TechCrunch
Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike denied it had been hacked following claims from a hacker group, which leaked screenshots from inside CrowdStrike's network.
techcrunch.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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In the latest Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast episode, Sherrod DeGrippo and Zack Korman explore the future risks and opportunities that AI introduces in cybersecurity, cutting through hype to discuss where AI is both brilliant and flawed: msft.it/63329tyToL
Beyond AI for Security Hype: What Really Matters in Cyber Defense
In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sherrod DeGrippo⁠ is joined by ⁠Zack Korman⁠, CTO of cybersecurity startup Pistachio. They explore the reality of AI in security, cutting through hype to discuss where AI is both brilliant and flawed, how vendors AI-wash outdated tech, and why Zack believes AI won’t replace jobs but instead scale human creativity. They also dive into phishing simulations, human psychology behind social engineering, AI-powered attacks, jailbreak chaining between AI systems, and the future risks and opportunities AI introduces in cybersecurity.
msft.it
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Lovely shot of the Moon and Seattle Space Needle from the Elliott Bay Trail at sunset. 📷🌔🔭
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Lucky to capture lava glow in the Halemaʻumaʻu crater at Mount Kīlauea on the Island of Hawaiʻi last night.

🌋✨🔭📸
October 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Caught these swimming reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) tonight in Kauna'oa Bay. 🪸🎞️📷
October 18, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Another beautiful sunset yesterday on the Island of Hawaiʻi. ☀️⛵️📷
October 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Spotted Hawaiian Green sea turtles (Honu) this week in Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park.

🐢📸
October 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Sunset on Mākoleʻā Beach tonight. 🏖️

Vega is out, nice and bright!
✨ 🌴🌴🌴 🔭📷
October 14, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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We're updating our bounty program with the top award now set at $2 million for zero-click remote exploit chains. In addition - there are increased awards for proximate wireless attacks, WebKit, and Gatekeeper

security.apple.com/blog/apple...
A major evolution of Apple Security Bounty, with the industry's top awards for the most advanced research - Apple Security Research
Today we’re announcing the next major chapter for Apple Security Bounty, featuring the industry’s highest rewards — up to $2 million and a maximum payout in excess of $5 million — expanded research categories, and a flag system for researchers to objectively demonstrate vulnerabilities and obtain accelerated awards.
security.apple.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Still working on processing but wanted to show the beautiful tail of Comet Lemmon from my last session. It's about 100 minutes worth of data here. Hoping to catch it again tonight if the weather allows.

#astronomy #astrophotography #space #comet #cometlemmon
October 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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My latest 3D printing art installation is called “Transition to Chaos.”

It starts with a set of equations that describe a trajectory on an axisymmetric torus.
September 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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(solemnly) You've had mail.
September 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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An ordinary trip to the post exchange recently ended with a U.S. Army Reserve officer unwrapping one of the rarest treasures in the world of Stars Wars trading cards.
One-of-a-kind Star Wars collector’s card surfaces at US Army post exchange
Maj. Korey Watkins visited the Fort Sill exchange and pulled an extremely rare Star Wars trading card.
www.stripes.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM